Cheerwine Basil Sangria

This refreshing Cheerwine Sangria is the perfect drink for a hot summer day. Blending the sweet, cherry-flavored Cheerwine with the richness of Rioja wine, triple sec, and dark rum creates a delightful, fruity sangria with a twist. The addition of fresh fruit and basil gives it a burst of flavor, making it a quintessential summer beverage to savor with friends and family.

Cheerwine Basil Sangria

A delightful sangria with cherry-flavored Cheerwine, Rioja wine, and a medley of fresh fruits and basil.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 oz Rioja wine
  • 0.50 oz triple sec
  • 0.38 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
  • 0.38 oz dark rum
  • 1/8 Granny Smith apple, chopped
  • 2-3 thin slices of navel orange
  • 1/4 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
  • 1 large basil sprig
  • 3 oz Cheerwine soda

Instructions

  1. In a pitcher, combine the Rioja wine, triple sec, Maraschino liqueur, dark rum, chopped apple, orange slices, cherries, and basil.
  2. Refrigerate the mixture overnight.
  3. Remove and discard the basil sprig.
  4. Gently stir in the Cheerwine.
  5. Serve in a glass over ice and garnish with fresh basil.